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Deputy Heydon, has brought in. All of these are on a VAT inclusive basis with the reduction in the National Oil Reserves Agency, NORA, levy pending further relief. Financial Resolution No. 1 defers the 1 May carbon tax increase on MGO, kerosene, heating oil and other relevant fuels … cent per litre for petrol, 20 cent per litre for auto diesel, and 3 cent per litre for MGO. In addition, the NORA levy was reduced by 2 cent per litre for liquid fuels such as auto diesel, petrol, MGO and kerosene. Further to this diesel rebate scheme

cent per litre for petrol, 20 cent per litre for auto diesel and 3 cent per litre for green diesel. In addition, the NORA levy was reduced by 2 cent per litre for liquid fuels such as auto diesel, petrol, green diesel and kerosene. The initial legislation provided … cent per litre on auto diesel and petrol as well as a further 2.4 cent reduction for green diesel. Taking the 2 cent NORA levy reduction into account, this brings the total reductions to 32 cent per litre for auto diesel, 27 cent per litre for petrol

begin by cautiously welcoming the short-term reprieve brought about by the Government's decision to reduce excise duty temporarily; to cut the NORA levy, a measure to which this legislation gives effect; and to take on board one of the Labour Party's proposals, which … Donald Trump wakes up on - that any benefit arising out of the temporary reduction in excise duty and the small cut to the NORA levy could be wiped out by the end of the week or even sooner. The reality is that the measures the Government has introduced

address the pressure faced by consumers. The Bill gives the necessary legal basis for a reduction in the National Oil Reserves Agency, NORA, levy from 2 cent per litre to a nominal amount, effectively zero, for a two-month period. The reduction will come into effect from … Bill also provides scope for the Government to amend this period by way of order at a later date, if required. Currently, the NORA levy is a charge of 2 cent per litre applied to most petroleum products sold in the market for the purpose of funding

shock arising from the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region and Middle East region, the Minister, Deputy O’Brien, will also reduce the NORA levy from 2 cent per litre to a nominal amount. That will require primary legislation which will be forthcoming this week. When the excise … reductions in petrol and diesel are combined with the changes to the NORA levy, that means a 22 cent reduction in a litre of diesel and a 17 cent reduction in a litre of petrol. These are concrete actions to help and support families, working people and business

understand the difference between the Climate Action Fund and the NORA levy that funds it and the carbon tax. It is really important that the Government has stood strong with the carbon tax and it is being very clear that it is to be ring-fenced for climate … that the carbon tax is fundamental to our climate ambitions and our climate action while at the same time reducing the NORA levy in a way that it could possibly be done over 18 months without bringing it back to the floor of the Dáil or without bringing

will return later in my contribution to the aspects of the debate my party colleague has raised. The 2 cent reduction in the NORA levy is a drop in the ocean for homeowners and householders who are relying on home heating oil, the hundreds of thousands of people … Social Democrats. In the absence of that, we have supported the excise reduction and we will support the 2 cent reduction in the NORA levy. However, as my party colleague has stated, we have concerns about this Bill. It is much more far-reaching than what was originally

amended by adding a new paragraph after paragraph (2): “(3) The Minister shall, within three months of the reduction of the NORA levy during the period identified in section 37(1A)(b) coming into effect, prepare and lay before Dáil Éireann a report examining the impact of providing … section 34 of the 2007 Act such that it will state that the Minister shall, within three months of the reduction of the NORA levy during the period identified in section 37(1A)(b) coming into effect, prepare and lay before Dáil Éireann a report examining the impact

last year. Figures released to me in recent days show that the Climate Action Fund, the fund into which moneys from the NORA levy are paid, is in surplus by €250 million, even though it has effectively been reduced significantly since April. The Government wants to reintroduce … NORA levy in six weeks, even though, despite it having had a significant reduction over the last five months, that fund is in surplus by over €250 million. It is time that the spin and the rhetoric end. The Government is not in danger of running the accounts

have the same opportunities when it comes to climate action as wealthier residents in the country. This fund, which is facilitated through the NORA levy for climate action, is very important and fulfils a very important function. The Climate Action Fund is not just for emission reduction measures … Bill and agree to our amendment and that in the event that a Government decision is made to continue a reduction in the NORA levy, it has to come back to be debated in and be a decision of the Dáil

scheme. We have funded payments to farmers, farm contractors and the fishing sector under the fuel income support scheme. We have reduced the NORA levy. We also extended the winter heating season by four weeks, increasing the total yearly payment to €1,216. The Government recognises the exceptional … with a view to providing adequate and targeted supports. The Government reduced the tax on MGO by 5.4 cent a litre, and the NORA levy by another 2 cent per litre. On top on that, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine implemented a comprehensive €100 million

cent per litre for auto diesel and 3 cent per litre for marked gas oil, or green diesel. In addition to the NORA levy reduction of 2 cent, this will provide for an overall reduction of 17 cent on petrol, 22 cent on auto diesel and 5 cent … would have a significant impact on consumers. This will also benefit households at the pumps, given the various measures related to the NORA levy and excise. We must respect the fact that we are limited by the rates allowable under the energy tax directive and VAT directive. Going

payments to farmers, farm contractors and fishers under the Fuel Income Support Scheme; and — a reduction in the National Oil Reserves Agency (NORA) Levy; — it is not possible to offset all of the increases in energy prices, which are driven by market factors, using the tax system; further … hauliers and passenger transport operators. We introduced bespoke schemes to support road transport operators, farmers, farm contractors and fishers. We also reduced the NORA levy. It is for this these reasons that the Government will not accept the Independent Technical Group’s motion. I am happy to have

State takes 60% to 65% of the cost of every litre in taxes and levies - excise, carbon taxes, a National Oil Reserves Agency, NORA, levy and VAT on top of everything else. The list goes on. We are told that international instability is pushing up prices

reserves are not just in Ireland, but we have a deal with someone else. The way NORA is set up needs more explanation, to be quite frank about it. The levy going is a good thing. We welcome the reduction in the price of fuel for white diesel … believe that this was all a requirement of the EU. If we can bring in legislation today to basically get rid of the NORA levy, there is no reason we cannot do the same for the home heating sector and the agricultural and building sectors. I spoke

simply advisory. It is specifically focused on the Middle Eastern supply and the breakdown of energy supply. On the specific matter regarding the NORA levy, there is a 2 cent reduction, which is a temporary measure to help to affray costs, plus the excise duty reduction … committee and I will keep this matter under regular review. I am conscious that the levy we are now removing will mean there will be less funds going into NORA. That is a short-term measure to try to affray cost increases. Mar a dúirt mé, ní féidir

Value-Added Tax (VAT) inclusive basis, until 31st May, at a cost of €150 million; — reduced the National Oil Reserves Agency (NORA) levy by nearly 2 cents, at a cost of €20 million in income forgone to NORA; — reduced the cost of petrol, diesel

good to have a few extra minutes to talk about this. Obviously, this legislation is about the National Oil Reserves Agency 2 cent levy suspension. That makes it 22 cent in total on diesel, 17 cent in total on petrol and another 2 cent reduction on home heating … society are going to be affected by it. We need to do more. In that context, I welcome the suspension of the NORA levy, but we need to do more on the excise duties in the short term. In the medium term, we have to move away from

their homes, and will make a material difference from a Government perspective, considering the unpredictability that we talk about. The reduction in the NORA levy in the next two months will work alongside the reduction in excise duty, the expansion of the diesel rebate scheme and the extension … simply do not know what the future holds. The Bill proposes a targeted and practical intervention, a temporary adjustment that reduces the levy for a defined period but also allows the flexibility for the Minister to extend it, should that be necessary. Today, we can directly lower

particularly care what lever we use to help them only that we help them. That is why is addition to the NORA levy and in addition to deciding not to proceed with the increase, we did also put in place a scheme. I accept the point from farmers … excise. Other than the carbon element, I admit there was not much to do. We did take action on the excise and on NORA and we have supplemented that with a 20 cent scheme that is worth roughly 20 cent per litre of MGO. That is the balanced

work, or not; businesses being able to function, or not; and farmers being able to produce food, or not. The Government is levying it at a rate where people cannot afford to pay it. I do not think the Government understands that. That is the key problem with … have seen the price of home heating oil double in the last four weeks is to give a 2 cent reduction in the NORA levy. That is astounding. It has gone from €1,000 up to €1,750 and the Government’s response is to drop

already underway, and decisions regarding policy measures should be taken in the context of the annual Budget and Finance Bill processes; — the bank levy has raised €1.8 billion since 2014, with a further €200 million due in 2026; — the National Development Plan, includes the once-off receipts arising … diesel rebate scheme. We are delaying the scheduled May increase in carbon tax until later in the year. We are reducing the NORA levy to a nominal amount. We are extending the fuel allowance season, directly targeting energy costs, benefiting the widest range of cohorts, focusing on pensioners

planned increase in carbon tax, scheduled for 1st May until October 2026; and — the reductions in excise include the National Oil Reserves Agency levy reduction (announced in March) and will take effect from midnight on 14th April and run until 31st July, 2026; — Government will also be establishing … carbon tax scheduled for 1 May until October and reductions of a further 2 cent in the National Oil Reserves Agency, NORA, levy up to 31 July. The supply chains are critical and these are normal businesses. I engaged directly with the hauliers and the coach sector

climate projects, or went back to the Exchequer, proving it is not needed for its stated purpose; — the National Oil Reserves Agency levy for the climate action fund found that €278 million, 70 per cent of it, was left sitting in the Government's bank account from … climate projects or went back to the Exchequer because it was not needed for the stated purpose. The National Oil Reserves Agency, NORA, levy is another example of the Government assaulting consumers. Aontú has found out that €278 million, or 70% of the total revenue from the levy

Excise Duty on diesel by 32 cent per litre, and 27 cent on petrol, including the reduction in the National Oil Reserves Agency levy, reduced Excise Duty on green diesel by 7.4 cent per litre, increased repayments under the Diesel Rebate Scheme, and extended the Fuel Allowance … have cut excise duty on diesel by 32 cent per litre and 27 cent per litre for petrol, including the reduction in the NORA levy. We have also reduced excise duty on green diesel by 7.4 cent per litre. We increased repayments under the diesel rebate scheme

Minister for Finance for a breakdown of the total amount collected by the State from excise duty, carbon tax, VAT, and the NORA levy on the sale of liquid fuel products (petrol, diesel, and home heating oil) for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024; and the percentage … overall exchequer revenue accounted for by receipts from excise duty, carbon tax, VAT, and the NORA levy on these liquid fuel products in 2022, 2023 and 2024. [22396/25

Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total amount of funding transferred from the NORA levy to the Climate Action Fund (CAF) in each of the years from 2020 to 2025; the projected transfer for 2026; the total annual expenditure drawn down

accepts that accelerating licensing for oil and gas exploration in Irish waters would reduce long-term reliance on imported stocks and the associated NORA levy burden on consumers. [35979/26

Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the projected decline in NORA levy income over the next five-ten years as fossil fuel consumption falls in line with net-zero targets; and if he will outline the contingency plans to maintain Ireland

Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reason the Government reduced the NORA levy to 0.1 cent per litre in recent years for price relief yet continues to support policies that block domestic oil and gas exploration, thereby perpetuating Ireland's dependence

NORA of implementing the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation and ReFuelEU Aviation regulations; and whether he accepts that these obligations, combined with the existing NORA levy, represent a double burden on consumers that could be mitigated by permitting greater domestic oil and gas production. [35984/26

Climate, Energy and the Environment the estimated reduction in funding available to the Climate Action Fund due to the recent reduction in the NORA levy, if plans have been made to bridge this shortfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28136/26

Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his plans for a further reduction in the NORA levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27350/26

days' supply this represents based on average consumption; and the way in which this compares to the 90-day requirement funded through the NORA levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25479/26

Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount that was collected in the NORA levy, excise duty, carbon tax and VAT on fuel, in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025; the forecasts for same in 2026 when Budget 2026 was introduced

Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Finance the amount that has been collected in the NORA levy, excise duty, carbon tax, and VAT on fuel, in the past ten years, and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [41151/25

Environment if he will provide a breakdown of the €100 million surplus transferred by the National Oil Reserves Agency (NORA) from its 2024 levy income to the Climate Action Fund; and if he will outline the rationale for directing these funds (raised from a 2 cent per litre

hearing on 7 May 2026 regarding NORA's role in energy security, whether he will now bring forward a comprehensive policy statement confirming that the development of Ireland's oil and gas resources is essential to maintaining strategic reserves, lowering the levy burden and ensuring long-term energy